Men's health and wellbeing in South Australia

Men's health and wellbeing in South Australia

An analysis of service use and outcomes by socioeconomic status

Published: 2009

Men's health and wellbeing in South Australia: An analysis of service use and outcomes by socioeconomic status was commissioned by the South Australian Department of Health (SA Health) to address the following question:

'Are there populations of South Australian men who underutilise a range of health services, particularly primary health care services, and, as a consequence, experience a disproportionate burden of disease?'

In response, this report provides an analysis of South Australian men's health and medical service use by age and socioeconomic status. In doing so, it highlights areas where further planning of programs and services may be required and likely directions for improving men's health across the population, through targeted public policy.

Community dental services and dental health: Adults aged 18 years and over; Dental health of 12 year old children

General practitioner services

45 Year Old Health Check

Accident and Emergency Department attendances

Hospital admissions: Total admissions; Cancer; Mental and behavioural disorders; Circulatory system diseases; Respiratory system diseases; Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissues; Injuries; Tonsillectomy